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Atlantic Toy Figures

Atlantic was an Italian company operating between 1966 and 1984 which specialised in plastic toy soldiers and vehicles. Atlantic produced many WWII figures and vehicles sets, as well as an “Ancient Civilisations” line which included Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Also noteworthy is Atlantic’s “Far West” line and the colourful “Galaxy Serie” space sets.

France. Pif Gadget. 1976. This 1976 French advert is a promotional tie-in for the French 14th July national celebrations.

France. Pif Gadget. 1977.

France. PIf Gadget. 1977. Left side of a two-page double ad.

France. PIf Gadget. 1977. Right side of a two-page double ad.

France. PIf Gadget. 1977.

The cover of Pif Gadget #446 Sept 1977. Pif Gadget featured many adverts from Atlantic and even devoted one of its covers to the Egyptian series line of figures.

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